NCEO Webinar: GAAP Accounting for ESOPs: Fundamentals and Disclosures

Join KSM’s Jessica Boicourt and Zach Kubly for this introductory training course that covers the basics of GAAP accounting as it applies to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). The session will cover essential GAAP accounting concepts for ESOPs, including a foundational understanding of the principles, how to identify and apply key inputs for the release of shares calculation, and the critical GAAP disclosure requirements needed for compliant and transparent financial statements. Whether you’re new to ESOP accounting or need a refresher, this session offers valuable insights to help you confidently navigate these important topics.

Learning objectives:

1. Understand introductory GAAP accounting concepts common to ESOPs
2. Identify the inputs to the release of shares calculation
3. Discuss the key GAAP disclosure requirements for ESOPs

This webinar is presented in partnership with the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) as part of the NCEO’s Employee Ownership Compass virtual learning series. NCEO members may register for the webinar at no cost. If you are not an NCEO member, you may join the organization for a nominal fee to gain access to the webinar and other NCEO member benefits.